CVE-2026-28577
Description
A tapjacking vulnerability in Android's WindowManagerService allows local privilege escalation without user interaction.
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A tapjacking vulnerability in Android's WindowManagerService allows local privilege escalation without user interaction.
Vulnerability
A tapjacking issue exists in the addWindow function of WindowManagerService.java within Android. This vulnerability is a type of tapjacking/overlay attack that could lead to a local escalation of privilege.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability through a tapjacking or overlay attack. No user interaction is required for exploitation, and no additional execution privileges are needed beyond what is required to trigger the vulnerable code path.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows for a local escalation of privilege. The attacker gains elevated privileges on the device without needing any further execution privileges.
Mitigation
This vulnerability was addressed in the June 2026 Android Security Bulletin [1]. Specific patch details and fixed versions are available in the bulletin. Users should update their devices to the patched versions as soon as possible.
AI Insight generated on Jun 1, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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